Nuevo Vallarta Snorkeling & Fishing Custom Boat Charter
Catch your own lunch and snorkel at your own pace across Banderas Bay
A private fishing and snorkeling charter in Banderas Bay departing from Nuevo Vallarta accommodates 1 to 12 passengers on one of four dedicated vessels, with a bilingual captain and sailor. The boat includes snorkel gear, fishing rods with licenses, a kayak, a paddleboard, chilled drinks (Corona and sodas), fresh fruit, and the crew will prepare ceviche from your catch. You choose the duration (5, 6, 7 or 8 hours), and set the day's rhythm without sharing the boat or the fishing lines with strangers.
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- Snorkel masks and snorkels, one sea kayak and one stand-up paddleboard for exploring Banderas Bay.
- fishing rods, bait, hooks and official individual fishing licenses for all anglers.
- 24 chilled Corona beers and 24 Coca-Cola sodas, plus bottled water and ice.
- seasonal chopped fruit platter served by the crew.
- fresh ceviche prepared onboard if your group catches a fish.
- bilingual captain and sailor dedicated to your private group.
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Private fishing and snorkeling charter in Banderas Bay departing Nuevo Vallarta, fully customizable for groups up to 12 with snorkel gear, kayak.
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The experience
You arrive at Paradise Village Pier in Nuevo Vallarta and board one of four private vessels sized for your group. A bilingual captain and sailor are yours alone for the day, which means the boat goes where you want it to go and stops when you want to stop. Banderas Bay stretches in front of you: the same water where families fish for dorado and snorkelers find reef life near Los Arcos Marine Park, but without the crowd of a shared charter.
The fishing setup is complete: rods, bait, hooks and official licenses are all onboard, so you cast without arranging anything beforehand. If someone in your group lands a fish, the crew prepares it into fresh ceviche right there on deck. At the same time, snorkel gear, a kayak and a stand-up paddleboard sit ready. You're not locked into one activity. A cooler holds 24 Corona beers, 24 sodas, bottled water and ice. The crew serves a seasonal fruit platter. The boat holds up to 12 passengers, though only 6 fishing lines can run at once, so even in a full group someone is always free to snorkel or paddle while others fish.
You pick the length when you book (5, 6, 7 or 8 hours), and that becomes your day. No schedule pulls you back early. No group you didn't choose dictates the stops. The captain knows the bay and the fishing grounds. You decide whether to chase fish, explore the snorkel sites, or split the time between them. Bring your own beach towel and wear soft shoes or sandals: no high heels on deck. Transport to the pier is on you. The boat handles everything else.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I snorkel and fish on the same charter, or do I have to pick one?
You can do both. The boat carries snorkel gear, fishing rods and a kayak, so different people in your group can fish while others snorkel, or you can switch activities during the day. The crew manages the fishing lines (a maximum of 6 can be active at once), so there's always flexibility in how you spend the hours.
What happens if someone in my group catches a fish?
The bilingual crew will prepare it into fresh traditional ceviche onboard, served to your group. The fishing licenses and all tackle are included, so you're set up to fish from the moment you board.
How many people can fit on the boat, and will I be sharing it with other groups?
The charter is private to your group only, accommodating 1 to 12 passengers on one of four dedicated vessels. Your party gets assigned a boat sized for your group size, so you're never mixed with strangers.
What's included to drink and eat during the 5 to 8 hour charter?
The boat stocks 24 cold Corona beers, 24 Coca-Cola family sodas, bottled water and ice. The crew also serves a refreshing seasonal chopped fruit platter. If you catch a fish, they'll prepare ceviche from it.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat, or is hotel pickup included?
You arrange your own transport to Paradise Village Pier in Nuevo Vallarta, where the charter departs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included with the boat charter.
What water equipment is onboard besides the fishing gear?
Snorkel gear, one sea kayak and one stand-up paddleboard are all included. You can use these whenever you want during your charter. They're ready to go without extra cost.
Operated by Mike's Fishing & Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 10 days ago
Nuevo Vallarta Snorkeling & Fishing Custom Boat Charter
5h · EN · ES
from US$ 1,219 per group
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